摘要: |
The pandemic has not been kind to the mental health of U.S. mariners, including those that work in the inland, coastal and harbor tug sectors. Mariners who have worked nonstop through the pandemic report feeling more depressed, isolated, fearful of becoming sick from Covid-19, worried about their families and finances, and more anxious and stressed than prior to the onset of the pandemic. This has led to poor sleep quality, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and for some, suicidal thoughts. All this on top of an already stressful job environment onboard vessels, and what they perceive as a weak system of support and understanding for their mental health concerns by employers and a lack of access to mental health services. |